Black Forest Martini
Indulge in the decadence of a Black Forest Martini, a cocktail that masterfully combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate and sweet cherry with a velvety touch of cream. Inspired by the classic Black Forest cake, this luxurious drink features a blend of vodka, dark chocolate liqueur, and cherry liqueur, shaken to perfection with crushed ice and heavy cream for a silky finish. A drizzle of chocolate syrup swirls elegantly around the glass, while garnishes of chocolate shavings and a maraschino cherry add a festive flourish. Perfect for a romantic evening or any occasion that calls for a touch of sophistication, this martini offers a delightful balance of dessert-inspired indulgence and cocktail elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1.5 oz Dark chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz Cherry liqueur (such as Kirsch or Cherry Heering)
- 0.5 oz Heavy cream
- 1 cup Crushed ice
- 1 tbsp Chocolate syrup
- 1 piece Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
Chill a martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, dark chocolate liqueur, cherry liqueur, and heavy cream.
Add the crushed ice to the shaker.
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the ingredients are well mixed and chilled.
Discard the ice water from the chilled martini glass and drizzle the chocolate syrup inside the glass to create a swirled effect.
Strain the cocktail mixture from the shaker into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top of the drink for an indulgent touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Black Forest Martini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.3 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 122 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
